Army comparison: Iran vs Saudi Arabia
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Saudi Arabian Army 🇸🇦
| Total vehicles | 5608 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 140 |
| On order | 177 |
Iranian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1513 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 610 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 640 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 115 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 292 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2030 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1476 | |
Saudi Arabian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 945 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 380 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1190 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2100 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 320 | |
| Towed Artillery | 416 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 257 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 5,608 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Saudi Arabia's 945.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 380.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 1,190 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Saudi Arabia's 993.